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King Peetis
05-09-2013, 05:02 AM
What set of, off the shelf, ready to purchase wheels would you pick for your 3gee if your budget was [up to] around $3000.00??? Post up some pics and or links. I want a set of wheels that puts my 88 back on the chart!!

ghettogeddy
05-09-2013, 09:23 AM
i wouldn't spend that much on rims ever... so much more to be done with 3k then that.

Legend_master
05-09-2013, 09:36 AM
I'd definitely get some enkie mesh wheels for a clean factory look, or some te37 for a track car.

Dr_Snooz
05-09-2013, 12:23 PM
Bbs

King Peetis
05-09-2013, 03:17 PM
i wouldn't spend that much on rims ever... so much more to be done with 3k then that.

3k isnt the bottom of my car budget.

King Peetis
05-09-2013, 03:27 PM
Bbs

BBS are sweet. I wish CCW, ADV, or Vossen made a set of 16" that fit.

Stealth
05-09-2013, 07:02 PM
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A18A
05-09-2013, 08:00 PM
for bling, i would get white cr-kais in 17"

NXRacer
05-09-2013, 08:05 PM
Spending a bunch of money on wheels won't set your car apart from the rest if they don't look right. If money isn't really an object, that will allow you to find wheels that really pop on your car. And buy really nice tires for those wheels.

Dr_Snooz
05-09-2013, 09:06 PM
If you're going to spend a bundle on rims, it's usually more about weight, strength and performance at speed. Most aftermarket rims are amazingly heavy. As you get the weight down, the cost rises exponentially.

NXRacer
05-10-2013, 02:10 PM
Get a set of carbon fiber wheels.

Hash_man_Se_i
05-10-2013, 10:27 PM
Top choices for me would be Volk TE37V in 16" matte bronze, however most of my choices are no longer in production. 16" SSR 265's, 16" Work EWing Mesh, 16" Mugen M7's, 16" Spoon SW388... Too many choices, one day I will own them all! hahaha


BBS are sweet. I wish CCW, ADV, or Vossen made a set of 16" that fit.

CCW wheels are built to order, they can and will make you wheels to fit your car. Avant Garde is coming out with new 16" multi piece wheels soon which look really cool.


Get a set of carbon fiber wheels.

That will only set you back about $10-15,000....

AccordB20A
05-11-2013, 02:47 AM
i probably woudnt change my wheels even if i had money. My 15" TE-37s look good on the car

King Peetis
05-12-2013, 08:35 AM
Spending a bunch of money on wheels won't set your car apart from the rest if they don't look right. If money isn't really an object, that will allow you to find wheels that really pop on your car. And buy really nice tires for those wheels.

Exactly my thoughts. I want that pop factor. I dont want folks to think they have to stay within the "TireRack" budget to answer the question. Our cars are cool to us but it seems as though the car show peeps dont take them serious. 86-89s need some new shoes to show we mean business. the wrong set up, as you know, can wipe out the appearance of an entire build. but put a set of ADV.1s on a beater and you got a head turner. I want to raise the stakes a little.

King Peetis
05-12-2013, 08:39 AM
Top choices for me would be Volk TE37V in 16" matte bronze, however most of my choices are no longer in production. 16" SSR 265's, 16" Work EWing Mesh, 16" Mugen M7's, 16" Spoon SW388... Too many choices, one day I will own them all! hahaha



CCW wheels are built to order, they can and will make you wheels to fit your car. Avant Garde is coming out with new 16" multi piece wheels soon which look really cool.



That will only set you back about $10-15,000....


Good to know about CCW--That might be where I start...

allhailmj23
05-12-2013, 09:59 PM
I'd probably get a set of legit RS Watanabe wheels and get them restored.

Vanilla Sky
05-13-2013, 12:57 AM
Panasports. Pretty much the same as the RS Watanabe wheels. Less JDM, less copying, more baller.

NXRacer
05-13-2013, 11:15 AM
If you want to turn heads at a show, restore the car clean as hell and put it together tastfully. Nice interior, nice paint, nice underbody, nice engine bay etc. You don't have to have a set of baller wheels to turn heads. If you had a really nice, clean 3g that was sitting pretty, it would turn heads just because you NEVER see 3G's at shows. Please don't throw a set of donks on it just to turn heads. You'll be turning them for all the wrong reasons IMO.

MessyHonda
05-13-2013, 11:52 AM
If i had the money i would get the enkei rpf1 because they are super lightweight. Buddy Club, Volk. You also have to remember about tires. when i had my 16 inch rotas my tires cost alot more than 15s or 17s. I went back to my civic si rims because they are easy to find and you can always walk out a tire shop spending less than 500.

allhailmj23
05-13-2013, 04:08 PM
Panasports. Pretty much the same as the RS Watanabe wheels. Less JDM, less copying, more baller.

I still personally prefer the Watanabes because the center of the wheel has less surface area and the spokes are smoother than on the Panasports. Also, I would have mentioned the Advan A3As, but they only made them in 4x114.3.

Rendon LX-i
05-13-2013, 08:49 PM
I have the drags but 15 offset. i wanted the machine finish but was not in stock at the time something i can do if i wanted to.

Bbs mesh wheels would be my choice

MessyHonda
05-14-2013, 09:55 AM
thinking about it if money was no problem I would convert my car to a 5 lugs to use cool rims

2oodoor
05-14-2013, 02:08 PM
thinking about it if money was no problem I would convert my car to a 5 lugs to use cool rims

Me too five lug ftw and since $ is no object I would have custom wheels made by Foose or similar company :)

redneck
05-17-2013, 04:33 AM
ohhh snap yall check this out then!
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King Peetis
05-25-2013, 03:43 PM
ohhh snap yall check this out then!
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Now yur talkin'

King Peetis
05-25-2013, 03:59 PM
If you want to turn heads at a show, restore the car clean as hell and put it together tastfully. Nice interior, nice paint, nice underbody, nice engine bay etc. You don't have to have a set of baller wheels to turn heads. If you had a really nice, clean 3g that was sitting pretty, it would turn heads just because you NEVER see 3G's at shows. Please don't throw a set of donks on it just to turn heads. You'll be turning them for all the wrong reasons IMO.

Im already there. my car is complete. all the above are signed, sealed and delivered. Dont want donks, dont want caps, dont want stance; just a fresh set of 4x100,16s. I have enough coin to spend on a nice set of wheels without taking away from the other stuff.

redneck
05-25-2013, 05:58 PM
yea gotta find my bags so i can get some wheels hahahah

King Peetis
06-02-2013, 01:06 PM
Me too five lug ftw and since $ is no object I would have custom wheels made by Foose or similar company :)

What's the skinny on the 5 lug conversion? How and how much?

dieselgus
06-09-2013, 09:20 PM
I would toss a fresh coat of chassis black on my steelies. Because I am silly like that.

Or maybe pony up for a set of classic Ronal R10.
Or keep it wierd and grab a set of these lol:URS Teddy White | Ronal Light Alloy Wheels (http://www.ronalwheels.co.uk/?page_id=192) which I did actually have a set of on my 2003 Beetle.

Dr_Snooz
06-10-2013, 06:29 PM
Awesome!

http://www.ronalwheels.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teddywhitelarge-300x300.jpg

niles
06-28-2013, 04:41 PM
I'm glad OEM has some tasty options... I'm sure these can be found in 4x100 if you can decipher the part numbers.

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/accessory-images/large/honda-hfp-r7-factory-performance-alloy-wheels-carbon.jpg